Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

5 Ways to Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Naturally

Carpal
tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a very common condition, and while it's not
life-threatening, it can be painful and annoying. In severe cases, it
can even hamper your ability to function at work and around the
house. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when a nerve in the wrist
gets pinched. It's characterized by pain, numbness, and tingling in
the hand and arm. While CTS can be treated with surgery, many people
prefer less invasive methods of treating their symptoms. Here are
five tips from Sebastian chiropractic office David Chiropractic, LLC,
on how you can relieve wrist pain naturally.

1. Do stretching
exercises throughout the day.

Stretching
your wrists can help to "un-pinch" the median nerve and
relieve carpal tunnel symptoms. Try this exercise: Place your palms
together in front of your chest. Slowly lower your hands, keeping
your palms pressed together until you feel a stretch in your wrists.
Repeat this exercise every hour or so. Taking the time to stretch is
particularly important if your work involves repetitive motions such
as using a keyboard.

2. Apply heat or ice
to your wrists.

Some
people find that heat helps to soothe their wrist pain, while others
find that ice packs help to cool down their CTS symptoms. Try both
ideas to see which one works better for you.

3. Check your work
ergonomics.

If
your job requires you to sit down for much of the day, make sure your
setup is as ergonomic as possible. Ideally, your wrists should remain
straight as you type, and your hands should be level with your elbows
or a little below them. A good office chair can help you keep your
arms and wrists aligned.

4. Wear a wrist brace
at night.

If
you sleep with your wrists bent, you could be making your carpal
tunnel symptoms worse without realizing it. The solution is simple:
get a wrist brace and wear it at night. The brace will keep your
wrist straight, preventing further irritation of the median nerve.

5. See a
chiropractor.

Your
CTS symptoms might be limited to your hands and wrists, but carpal
tunnel syndrome is a problem that starts in your shoulders and back.
A good chiropractor can identify any musculoskeletal problems that
are contributing to your CTS and manually correct them for
long-lasting relief.

You
Don't Have to Live With the Pain of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Is
your carpal tunnel syndrome interfering with your life? Here at David
Chiropractic, LLC in Sebastian, we can help relieve your wrist pain
without surgery or medication. Call our office at 772-388-8788 to
make an appointment or learn more about how our chiropractic team can
help you.